Dr. Cynthia Derdeyn

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Derdeyn's research integrates human subjects and animal models to develop and evaluate novel approaches for HIV elimination and vaccination. The focus is on viral diversity, especially the highly variable envelope glycoproteins, and B cell antibody responses elicited by infection and vaccination. With long-standing interests in HIV/AIDS, immunology, and vaccine development, Dr. Derdeyn has significantly contributed to the understanding of the viral reservoir and the immune response to HIV.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Professor

2014-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Tenured professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Associate professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Assistant Professor

2004-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Started as an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Research Instructor

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, AL

Research instructor in the Department of Microbiology.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.